Theological/philosophical/cultural/spiritual thoughts about God and the Real Jesus.

Thursday, June 07, 2018

Real Church As a Community of Transformation

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We
all need more change, more transformation. Here's the good news logic:

1. Either you've arrived, or you need more change.
2. You have not arrived.
3. Therefore, you need more change.

Welcome to the kingdom of God, and the fellowship of the King. Real "church" is a community
of transformation. Wesley Hill writes: "Anyone who joins such a community
should know that it is a place of transformation, of discipline, of learning,
and not merely a place to be comforted or indulged.” (From Wesley Hill, Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian
Faithfulness and Homosexuality, p. 68)

Good-bye
Consumer Market-Driven Church. Good night Starbucks in the Lobby Church. Sleep
tight Show Business Church. Be pressed but not crushed, struck down
but not destroyed.